Types of Containers Used with Liquid Filling Machines

Posted by
Krys Beal
on August 13, 2014

If your company sells products that are liquid and filled
into containers before shipping off to their end destination, you probably know
a thing or two about packaging machinery, and more particularly, liquid filling
machines. There are a handful of different liquid filling machines, each
designed to be most effective and efficient at filling certain types of liquids
into bottles. Some machines are better for thin liquids, while others are best
for thicker liquids, and if your product needs to be melted in order to pour it
into a container, you’ll need a
molten liquid
system
. Aside from the different machinery, though, there are also a
variety of different containers that can be used with these machines. Learn
more about some of the more common varieties of containers that are used with
liquid filling machinery.

Paint – Plastic and Metal Cans, Small Glass Jars

Paint cans are traditionally metal with lids that are
pressed into place, to be later pried open. This method keeps the paint
securely contained within the pail, preventing it from drying out or getting
contaminated with particles or debris in the air. Smaller containers of paint, typically marketed either for sample-sized
amounts, or for hobbies, may be packaged in containers like small plastic tubs
or small glass jars. In these two instances, spindle cappers are used to seal
the paint.

Acids and Corrosives – Specific Materials for Corrosives

Acids and corrosive materials will generally need to be
packaged in containers that are formulated to stand up to the contents.
Depending on what the material is, simply lining the container with a shield
may prove satisfactory. Other corrosive materials may only be reactive with
metal or plastic, and therefore can be packaged into the material it won’t be
corrosive to. If you need a custom container for your product, you should have
no problem finding a supplier.

Beverages and Other Consumables – Plastic, Glass, Metals

Drinks and other food products can be filled in a number of
different materials. Plastic is one of the most common, as plenty of drinks are
packaged into plastic bottles and then topped off with a spindle cap. Other
foods can be packaged into glass bottles or jars, and even metal bottles. Depending on the type of package and
drink, these containers can be sealed using a press on lid, a twist on lid, or
even a plug.

Pharmaceuticals – Plastics, Glass

Pharmaceuticals like pills or liquid medications, shampoos, and more can all be
taken care of with either a pressure filler or a net weight filler. These
filling machines keep the fill level consistent which ensures a quality
product. This also ensures that people are given an appropriate amount of
product that will correspond to the relevant dosages.

Molten Products (Candles, Lip Balms, Etc.) – Glass and Plastic

Molten products, like other liquid products, can be filled
into a range of different containers. For instance, things like lip balm are
often filled into plastic tubes or pots. Candles can also be filled into a
variety of different containers, though they are most frequently packaged in
glass.

Curious about what material your product is ideally packaged
in? Contact us at E-PAK Machinery and we’ll be happy to help you learn more
about your options so you can choose the most ideal container.